Scorodite and Steatite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Steatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.539-1.596

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.046-0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Scorodite and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Steatite 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.