Scorodite and Staurolite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Staurolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.736-1.762

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009-0.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Scorodite and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Staurolite 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.