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Grossular and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Grossular Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
None   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.730-1.760   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.020   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Not Available   

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Grossular and Scorodite Optic Character

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

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Grossular and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Grossular 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, Grossular is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Grossular is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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