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Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite

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Shattuckite



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Plumbogummite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
None
0.04
-
1.653-1.688
-
Trigonal
-9999
-
 
Silky
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
0.02
Translucent
1.752-1.815
-
Orthorhombic
0.063
Translucent

Plumbogummite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Plumbogummite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite 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, Plumbogummite is while Plumbogummite is in appearance.