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Scolecite
Scolecite

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Scolecite and Lemon quartz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism

X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.512-1.523-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Scolecite and Lemon quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scolecite and Lemon quartz 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.