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Antigorite and Scorodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Antigorite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.