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Scapolite and Geodes Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.540-1.579-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.006-0.037-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Geodes 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.