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Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly  
Silky  

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

Dispersion
0.05  
29
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.534-1.601  
1.752-1.815  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.050  
0.063  

Clarity
Translucent  
Translucent  

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