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Anatase
Anatase
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Scorodite
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Anatase and Scorodite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Weak
0.21
Transparent
2.488-2.562
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tetragonal
0.073
Transparent
 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Weak
0.02
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-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Anatase and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Anatase and Scorodite Transparency

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