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Scorodite

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Scorodite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Scorodite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Cordierite 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.