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Papagoite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Trichroic   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.065   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Papagoite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Papagoite 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, Papagoite is Transparent while Papagoite is Transparent in appearance.

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