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Shortite and Rossmanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5691.624-1.645
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.0390.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Shortite and Rossmanite Optic Character

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

Shortite and Rossmanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shortite and Rossmanite 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, Shortite is while Shortite is in appearance.