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Scorodite and Scheelite Optical Properties


Scheelite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
12

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.918-1.936   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.016   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Scorodite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Scheelite 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.

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