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Gibbsite and Scorodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Gibbsite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Gibbsite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gibbsite and Scorodite 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, Gibbsite is Not Available while Gibbsite is Not Available in appearance.