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Amazonite and Scorzalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
Colorless blueAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.530
1.639-1.680
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
0.041
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Amazonite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Amazonite and Scorzalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amazonite and Scorzalite 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, Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.

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