Sardonyx and Scorzalite Optical Properties

Sardonyx

Scorzalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Colorless blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.5431.639-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.041

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Sardonyx and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx 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, Sardonyx is Translucent while Sardonyx is Translucent in appearance.