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Scorodite and Wernerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Weak
0.02
-
-9999
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-
 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.531-1.600
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-
0.004-0.037
Transparent

Scorodite and Wernerite Optic Character

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

Scorodite and Wernerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Wernerite 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 while Scorodite is in appearance.