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Cobaltite
Cobaltite

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Shattuckite



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Cobaltite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.752-1.815
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.063
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Cobaltite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Cobaltite and Shattuckite Transparency

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