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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Bikolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.94-1.981.490-1.520
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
-

Schorlomite and Bikolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Bikolite 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.