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Scheelite
Scheelite

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Scheelite and Whitlockite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

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

0.040.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.918-1.936-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Scheelite and Whitlockite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scheelite and Whitlockite 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.