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Celestine and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.619-1.635
1.752-1.815
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.012
0.063
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Celestine and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Celestine and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Celestine 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, Celestine is Gems while Celestine is Gems in appearance.