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Tugtupite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Tugtupite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
ModerateArthur Thomas   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.494-1.504   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Not Available   

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Tugtupite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

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Tugtupite and Scorodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite 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, Tugtupite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Tugtupite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.

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