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Scorodite
Scorodite
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Dumortierite
Dumortierite
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Scorodite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Weak
0.02
-
-9999
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.669-1.723
-
Orthorhombic
0.011-0.037
Translucent

Scorodite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Dumortierite 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 while Scorodite is in appearance.