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Lazurite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5001.752-1.815
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.063
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent

Lazurite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Lazurite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazurite 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, Lazurite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Lazurite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.