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Scorzalite and Sphene Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6801.84-2.11
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.041Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Color grading system

Scorzalite and Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Sphene 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.