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Scolecite and Topazolite Optical Properties


Topazolite and Scolecite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.06   
7

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.512-1.523   
1.855-1.895   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.011   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Scolecite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scolecite and Topazolite 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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