Scorzalite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Scorzalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0410.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Scorzalite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Rosasite 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.