Scorodite and Schorl Optical Properties

Scorodite

Schorl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.635-1.672

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Scorodite and Schorl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Schorl 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.