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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Hematite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.546-1.5482.690-3.220
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0210.280
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Polyhalite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.