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Clinozoisite and Scheelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.04
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.734
1.918-1.936
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.011
0.016
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Clinozoisite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Clinozoisite and Scheelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinozoisite and Scheelite 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, Clinozoisite is Transparent while Clinozoisite is Transparent in appearance.