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Scapolite and Prase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.540-1.579
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tetragonal
0.006-0.037
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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0.009
Transparent

Scapolite and Prase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Prase 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.