Scorodite and Foitite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not AvailableNot Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Scorodite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Foitite 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.