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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Boracite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.94-1.981.658-1.673
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.010-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Schorlomite and Boracite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Boracite 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.