Stolzite and Hematite Optical Properties

Stolzite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.180-2.1902.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0900.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Stolzite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Hematite 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, Stolzite is Not Available while Stolzite is Not Available in appearance.