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Siderite
Siderite

Scorodite
Scorodite



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Siderite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.633-1.875-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.242-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Siderite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Siderite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Scorodite 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, Siderite is Transparent and Translucent while Siderite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.