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Scorodite and Amazonite Optical Properties


Amazonite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.522-1.530   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Scorodite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Amazonite 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.

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