Andesine and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Andesine

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

1.3 Dispersion

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0.70

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.543-1.564

1.752-1.815

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.011

0.063

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Andesine and Shattuckite Optic Character

Andesine and Shattuckite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andesine and Shattuckite 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 Andesine and Shattuckite 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. Andesine has Biaxial/+ character.

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Andesine and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andesine and Shattuckite 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, Andesine is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Andesine is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.