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Shattuckite and Jasper Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.063Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Shattuckite and Jasper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Jasper 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.