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Trinitite and Scapolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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0.02
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1.540-1.579
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tetragonal
0.006-0.037
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Trinitite and Scapolite Optic Character

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

Trinitite and Scapolite Transparency

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