Shattuckite and Linarite Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Linarite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.809-1.859

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0630.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

Shattuckite and Linarite Optic Character

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

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Shattuckite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Linarite 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.