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Scorzalite and Achroite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Colorless blueAnthony et al
0.02
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1.639-1.680
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0.041
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.614-1.666
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0.014-0.040
Transparent

Scorzalite and Achroite Optic Character

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

Scorzalite and Achroite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Achroite 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, Scorzalite is while Scorzalite is in appearance.