Sulphur and Hematite Optical Properties

Sulphur

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.5 Refractive Index

1.958-2.2452.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.2910.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Sulphur and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sulphur 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, Sulphur is Gemstones of the world (2001) and TranslucentWalter Schumann while Sulphur is Gemstones of the world (2001) and TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.