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Shattuckite
Shattuckite

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Shattuckite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
colorless.

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0630.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Shattuckite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Forsterite 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.