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Shattuckite
Shattuckite

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Shattuckite and Copper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
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Pleochroism

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

0.020.00
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.752-1.815-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

Birefringence

0.063-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Shattuckite and Copper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Copper 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.