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Schorlomite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Zebra Rock and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.94-1.98   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Schorlomite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Zebra Rock 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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