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Scorodite and Quartz Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Opaque

Scorodite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Quartz 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.