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Scorodite

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Scorodite and Alexandrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.739-1.770
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Scorodite and Alexandrite Optic Character

Scorodite and Alexandrite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Scorodite and Alexandrite 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 Scorodite and Alexandrite 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. Alexandrite has Biaxial/+ character.

Scorodite and Alexandrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Alexandrite 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, Scorodite is Not Available while Scorodite is Not Available in appearance.