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Scorodite and Witherite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.529-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.148
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Scorodite and Witherite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Witherite 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.