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Clinothulite
Clinothulite

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Scolecite



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Clinothulite and Scolecite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.512-1.523
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Clinothulite and Scolecite Optic Character

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

Clinothulite and Scolecite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinothulite and Scolecite 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, Clinothulite is Not Available while Clinothulite is Not Available in appearance.