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Schorlomite and Lazulite Optical Properties


Lazulite and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
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Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.94-1.98   
1.604-1.646   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.031-0.036   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Schorlomite and Lazulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Lazulite 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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