Shattuckite and Variscite Optical Properties

Shattuckite

Variscite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky

Vitreous, Waxy

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

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.560-1.594

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0630.031

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Shattuckite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Variscite 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.