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Jacobsite and Shattuckite Optical Properties


Shattuckite and Jacobsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Silky   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.752-1.815   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.063   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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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.

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