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Shattuckite and Staurolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.736-1.762
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.063
0.009-0.015
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Shattuckite and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Staurolite 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.