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Austinite and Scorzalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Silky, Fibrous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Colorless blueAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.7591.639-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0240.041
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Austinite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Austinite and Scorzalite Transparency

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