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Thomsonite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Translucent
1.510-1.550
-
Orthorhombic
0.015-0.020
Translucent
 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Weak
0.02
-
-9999
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Thomsonite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite 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, Thomsonite is while Thomsonite is in appearance.