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Chrysoprase and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.041   

Clarity
Translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Chrysoprase and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

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Chrysoprase and Scorzalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysoprase 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, Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque while Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque in appearance.

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