Scorodite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Baddeleyite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

DistinctArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.13-2.20

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/c

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.07

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Scorodite and Baddeleyite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Baddeleyite 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.