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Jadeite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.752-1.815
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.063
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Jadeite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Jadeite and Shattuckite Transparency

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