Wulfenite and Scorodite Optical Properties

Wulfenite

Scorodite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine, Resinous

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

2.280-2.405Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.122Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Wulfenite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite 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, Wulfenite is Transparent while Wulfenite is Transparent in appearance.