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Scapolite and Prase Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.579
1.544-1.553
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.037
0.009
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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 and Prase 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 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.