Scorodite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Scorodite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Scorodite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scorodite 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, Scorodite is Not Available while Scorodite is Not Available in appearance.