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Polyhalite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Polyhalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.546-1.548   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.021   
0.041   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Polyhalite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite and Scorzalite 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.

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