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Scorodite
Scorodite

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Scorodite and Hackmanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-99991.483-1.487
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Scorodite and Hackmanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Hackmanite 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.