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Schorlomite and Atacamite Optical Properties


Atacamite and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.94-1.98   
1.831   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.049   

Clarity
Translucent   
Not Available   

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Schorlomite and Atacamite Optic Character

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

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Schorlomite and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Atacamite 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, Schorlomite is Translucent while Schorlomite is Translucent in appearance.

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