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Shattuckite
Shattuckite

Verdite
Verdite



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Shattuckite and Verdite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.752-1.8151.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.063-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Shattuckite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shattuckite and Verdite 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.