Vlasovite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Vlasovite

Scorodite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.607Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Vlasovite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

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