Scorodite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties

Scorodite

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.97-2.03

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Scorodite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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.