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Scolecite
Scolecite

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Scolecite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.512-1.5231.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Scolecite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Scolecite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scolecite and Kyanite 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, Scolecite is Transparent and Translucent while Scolecite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.