Scorzalite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties

Scorzalite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al

Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.05

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.843-2.110

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.0410.100-0.192

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Scorzalite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

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Scorzalite and Titanite Sphene Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Titanite 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.