Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent to nearly opaque

Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Rhodochrosite 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.