Scorodite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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 and Dumortierite 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 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.

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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 Not Available while Scorodite is Not Available in appearance.