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Serendibite and Shattuckite Optical Properties


Shattuckite and Serendibite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Silky   

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

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.696-1.702   
1.752-1.815   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.005   
0.063   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

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Serendibite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Serendibite 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, Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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