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Romanchite and Hematite Optical Properties


Hematite and Romanchite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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2.690-3.220   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.280   

Clarity
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Romanchite and Hematite Optic Character

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

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Romanchite and Hematite Transparency

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

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