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Schorlomite and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.94-1.98  
1.668-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.024-0.030  

Clarity
Translucent  
Translucent  

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Schorlomite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Violane 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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