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Dioptase and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Dioptase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
0.04   
13
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
0.041   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Dioptase and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dioptase 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.

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