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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Chiastolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.94-1.981.627-1.645
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.007-0.013
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Schorlomite and Chiastolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Chiastolite 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.