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Povondraite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

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
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.752-1.815
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.063
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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.

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.