Povondraite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Povondraite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: yellow-brown

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Povondraite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

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Povondraite and Shattuckite Transparency

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