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Scorodite

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Scorodite and Colemanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.584-1.615
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.028-0.030
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Scorodite and Colemanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Colemanite 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.