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Shortite

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Shortite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5691.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.039-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Shortite and Seraphinite Optic Character

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

Shortite and Seraphinite Transparency

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