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Scorzalite
Scorzalite

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Scorzalite and Ruby Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al
Strong: purplish-red

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.762-1.778
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0410.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Scorzalite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Ruby 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.