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Scapolite and Tavorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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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
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.579
1
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.037
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Scapolite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Tavorite 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.