Holmquistite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Holmquistite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al

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

1.622-1.6661.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Holmquistite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

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Holmquistite and Shattuckite Transparency

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