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Morion and Hematite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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0.009
Transparent
 
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
0.05
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
2.690-3.220
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Trigonal
0.280
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Morion and Hematite Optic Character

Morion and Hematite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Morion Vs Hematite like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Morion and Hematite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Morion and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Morion and Hematite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Morion is while Morion is in appearance.