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Scorzalite and Albite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
1.00
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.680
1.525-1.542
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.041
0.008-0.011
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Scorzalite and Albite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Albite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scorzalite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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