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Schorlomite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties


Jeremejevite and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Colorless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.94-1.98   
1.638-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.0130   

Clarity
Translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Schorlomite and Jeremejevite Optic Character

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

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Schorlomite and Jeremejevite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Jeremejevite 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.

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