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Trinitite and Hematite Optical Properties


Hematite and Trinitite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red  

Dispersion
0.01  
0.05  
25

Transparency
-  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Refractive Index
-9999  
2.690-3.220  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.280  

Clarity
-  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

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Trinitite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Trinitite 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, Trinitite is while Trinitite is in appearance.

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