Shattuckite and Brazilianite Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Brazilianite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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

Very weakWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.602-1.625

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0630.019-0.021

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Shattuckite and Brazilianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Brazilianite 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.