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Scolecite and Scheelite Optical Properties


Scheelite and Scolecite Optical Properties


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Scolecite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

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

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