Jacobsite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Jacobsite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Jacobsite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jacobsite 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, Jacobsite is Translucent while Jacobsite is Translucent in appearance.