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Shigaite
Shigaite

Seraphinite
Seraphinite



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Shigaite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Distinct
-

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.5461.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Shigaite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Shigaite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Shigaite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Shigaite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shigaite and Seraphinite 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 while Shigaite is in appearance.