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Shattuckite and Hauyne Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.50
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Shattuckite and Hauyne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Hauyne 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.