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Shungite and Aragonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.525-1.686
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.155
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Shungite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Shungite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shungite and Aragonite 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, Shungite is Not Available while Shungite is Not Available in appearance.