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Shattuckite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.665-1.667
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Shattuckite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Chlorapatite 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.