Optical Properties of Schorlomite

Schorlomite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.94-1.98

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Schorlomite Luster

Optical Properties of Schorlomite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Schorlomite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Schorlomite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Schorlomite which is commonly found in Brown, Reddish, Black, Brownish color, is Translucent in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

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Schorlomite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Schorlomite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Schorlomite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Schorlomite refractive index is 1.94-1.98. So if you are searching for prominent Red Gemstones, Schorlomite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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