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Scapolite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties


Pezzotaite and Scapolite Optical Properties


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Scapolite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Pezzotaite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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