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Ammonite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Ammonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Ammonite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

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

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