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Scapolite and Carnallite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Greasy

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.540-1.5791.467
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.006-0.0370.0270
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Scapolite and Carnallite Optic Character

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

Scapolite and Carnallite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Carnallite 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, Scapolite is while Scapolite is in appearance.