Clinochlore and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Clinochlore

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly, Greasy

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Clinochlore and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

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Clinochlore and Shattuckite Transparency

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