Hypersthene and Scorodite Optical Properties

Hypersthene

Scorodite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.673-1.731Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.016Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Hypersthene and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hypersthene 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, Hypersthene is Translucent and Transparent while Hypersthene is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.