Shattuckite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Chalcopyrite

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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

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.815Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

tetragonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.063Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Shattuckite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Chalcopyrite 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.