Optical Properties of Shattuckite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

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

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Shattuckite Luster

Optical Properties of Shattuckite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Shattuckite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Shattuckite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Shattuckite which is commonly found in Blue, Green color, is Translucent in nature. It possess Silky luster.

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Shattuckite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Shattuckite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Shattuckite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Shattuckite refractive index is 1.752-1.815. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.063. So if you are searching for prominent Blue Gemstones, Shattuckite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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