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Scorodite
Scorodite
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Atacamite
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Scorodite and Atacamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Weak
0.02
-
-9999
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-
 
Adamantine, Vitreous
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
0.03
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1.831
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Orthorhombic
0.049
-

Scorodite and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Scorodite and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Atacamite 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 while Scorodite is in appearance.