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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

Shattuckite
Shattuckite



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Pyromorphite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Silky

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.042-2.0591.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0100.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Pyromorphite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite 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, Pyromorphite is Transparent while Pyromorphite is Transparent in appearance.