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Scapolite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.5791.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0370.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Scapolite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and Variscite 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.