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Scorzalite and Hibschite Optical Properties


Hibschite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Semitransparent   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.680   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d   

Birefringence
0.041   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Scorzalite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Hibschite 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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