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Shattuckite

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Shattuckite and Unakite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.525
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.063Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemstones of the world (2001)

Shattuckite and Unakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Unakite 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.