Uvite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Uvite

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Uvite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

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Uvite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Shattuckite 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, Uvite is Transparent while Uvite is Transparent in appearance.