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Faustite and Scorzalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy
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Pleochroism

-
Colorless blueAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.6121.639-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
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Birefringence

-99990.041
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Faustite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Faustite and Scorzalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Faustite 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, Faustite is Translucent while Faustite is Translucent in appearance.