Scorzalite and Zoisite Optical Properties

Scorzalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al

X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.685-1.707

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0410.006-0.018

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Scorzalite and Zoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite and Zoisite 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.