Optical Properties of Shortite

Shortite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.569

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.039

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Shortite Luster

Optical Properties of Shortite 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. Shortite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Shortite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Shortite which is commonly found in Colorless, Yellow color, is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in nature.

Gems Found in America

Shortite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Shortite 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 Shortite.

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 Shortite refractive index is 1.530-1.569. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.039. So if you are searching for prominent , Shortite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

Compare Gems Found in America

Sillimanite Vs Spessartine

Sillimanite Vs Sphalerite

Sillimanite Vs Spinel