Adularia and Scorodite Optical Properties

Adularia

Scorodite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.536Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.008Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentArthur Thomas

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Adularia and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Adularia and Scorodite 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, Adularia is Gemstones (2009) and TransparentArthur Thomas while Adularia is Gemstones (2009) and TransparentArthur Thomas in appearance.