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Scorzalite and Marialite Optical Properties


Marialite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.680   
1.540-1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.041   
0.004-0.008   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Scorzalite and Marialite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Marialite 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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