Vlasovite and Hematite Optical Properties

Vlasovite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.6072.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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Vlasovite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite 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, Vlasovite is Not Available while Vlasovite is Not Available in appearance.