scapolite viewed down the C-axis

When viewed through a dichroscope down its C-axis, this scapolite only shows one color. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.

Yellow Scapolite Other

When viewed through a dichroscope down its C-axis, this scapolite only shows one color. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.

Article: Dichroscope Guide for Gemologists

Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA

GemstoneScapolite
Natural or man madeNatural
Gem StateOther
ColorYellow
TransparencyTransparent