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Scorzalite and Dioptase Optical Properties


Dioptase and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al   
Weak; dark emerald green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
13

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.680   
1.644-1.720   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.041   
0.051-0.053   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Scorzalite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

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Scorzalite and Dioptase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Dioptase 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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