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Stolzite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.041   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Stolzite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite 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, Stolzite is Not Available while Stolzite is Not Available in appearance.

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