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Shattuckite and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0630.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Shattuckite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Shattuckite and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Cerussite 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.