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Scorodite and Celestine Optical Properties


Celestine and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Weakly trichroiC   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gems   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.619-1.635   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.004-0.012   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gems   

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Scorodite and Celestine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Celestine 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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