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Scorzalite
Scorzalite

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Scorzalite and Fire Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.370-1.470
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

0.041-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Scorzalite and Fire Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Fire Opal 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.