Scorodite and Rhodizite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Rhodizite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.684-1.694

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Scorodite and Rhodizite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Rhodizite 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.