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Scorodite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Eosphorite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
Weak  
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
-9999  
1.639-1.672  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.029-0.032  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Scorodite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Eosphorite 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.

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