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Odontolite and Hematite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.57-1.63
2.690-3.220
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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0.280
1.9 Clarity
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Odontolite and Hematite Optic Character

Odontolite and Hematite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Odontolite and Hematite Physical Properties 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 Odontolite 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.

Odontolite and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Odontolite 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, Odontolite is Not Available while Odontolite is Not Available in appearance.