Shattuckite and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Quantum Quattro

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

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1.2 Pleochroism

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

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.815Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.063Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Shattuckite and Quantum Quattro Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Quantum Quattro 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.