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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Rossmanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TransparentWebmineral.com, Mineralogy Database (2012)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.94-1.981.624-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWebmineral.com

Schorlomite and Rossmanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Rossmanite 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.