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Scorzalite and Amazonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.522-1.530
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0410.008-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Scorzalite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Amazonite 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.