Shattuckite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Boulder Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

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

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.370-1.470

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.063Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

Shattuckite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Boulder Opal 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, Shattuckite is Translucent while Shattuckite is Translucent in appearance.