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Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Translucent
1.94-1.98
-
-
-9999
Translucent
 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.02
Transparent
1.635-1.671
-
Orthorhombic
0.033-0.042
Transparent

Schorlomite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

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