Scorodite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Scorodite

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not AvailableNot Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Scorodite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Transvaal Jade 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.