Chondrodite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Chondrodite

Scorodite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.589-1.670Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.027-0.032Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Chondrodite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite 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, Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent while Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.