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Shattuckite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.460-1.570
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
0.023-0.050
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Shattuckite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Chrysocolla 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.