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Titanite Sphene and Scapolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.05
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.843-2.110
1.540-1.579
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.100-0.192
0.006-0.037
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Titanite Sphene and Scapolite Optic Character

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

Titanite Sphene and Scapolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite Sphene and Scapolite 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, Titanite Sphene is Translucent and Transparent while Titanite Sphene is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.