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Scapolite
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Orbicular jasper
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Scapolite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties

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 Orbicular jasper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Orbicular jasper 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.