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Shungite
Shungite

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Shungite and Gyrolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.535
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0140
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Shungite and Gyrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Shungite and Gyrolite 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.