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Scorodite and Howlite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.583-1.608
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Scorodite and Howlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Howlite 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.