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Scolecite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.512-1.523
-
monoclinic
0.011
Transparent
 
Silky
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
0.02
Translucent
1.752-1.815
-
Orthorhombic
0.063
Translucent

Scolecite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Scolecite and Shattuckite Transparency

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