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Scorodite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties


Chrysoprase and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.004   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Scorodite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Chrysoprase 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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