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Scorodite and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
Weak  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
-9999  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Scorodite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Ruby 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.

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