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Shattuckite and Jadeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.652-1.688
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
0.013-0.020
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Shattuckite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Jadeite 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.