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Scolecite and Tavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.512-1.5231
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Scolecite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scolecite and Tavorite 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.