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Scapolite and Thulite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Present

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

Refractive Index

1.540-1.5791.695
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.006-0.0370.006-0.018
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Scapolite and Thulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Thulite 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.