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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Afghanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.94-1.981.523
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.006
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Schorlomite and Afghanite Optic Character

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

Schorlomite and Afghanite Transparency

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