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Rhodochrosite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.041   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Rhodochrosite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite 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, Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque while Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque in appearance.

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