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Shattuckite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Shattuckite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Cordierite 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.