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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Amber Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5461.539-1.545
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Shigaite and Amber Optic Character

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

Shigaite and Amber Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shigaite and Amber 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, Shigaite is Not Available while Shigaite is Not Available in appearance.