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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Rhodochrosite



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Shigaite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5461.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent to nearly opaque

Shigaite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shigaite and Rhodochrosite 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.