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Dallasite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540
1.752-1.815
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
0.063
1.9 Clarity
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Translucent

Dallasite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Dallasite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dallasite 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, Dallasite is Not Available while Dallasite is Not Available in appearance.