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Scheelite

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Scheelite and Pollucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
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Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.918-1.9361.517-1.525
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Scheelite and Pollucite Optic Character

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

Scheelite and Pollucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scheelite and Pollucite 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, Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent while Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.