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Pectolite

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Pectolite and Scorodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.038Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pectolite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Pectolite and Scorodite Transparency

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