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Painite and Schorlomite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
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1.787-1.816
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0.029
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Vitreous
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0.02
Translucent
1.94-1.98
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-9999
Translucent

Painite and Schorlomite Optic Character

Painite and Schorlomite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Painite Vs Schorlomite 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 Painite and Schorlomite 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.

Painite and Schorlomite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Painite and Schorlomite 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, Painite is while Painite is in appearance.