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Scorodite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Stolzite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   
Resinous, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.180-2.190   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.090   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Scorodite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Stolzite 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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