Shigaite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Shigaite

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5461.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Shigaite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shigaite and Rosasite 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.