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Shungite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Shungite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.041   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Shungite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shungite and Scorzalite 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, Shungite is Not Available while Shungite is Not Available in appearance.

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