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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

Shattuckite
Shattuckite



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Vesuvianite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Silky

Pleochroism

slight in colored varieties
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.703-1.7521.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.004-0.0060.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Vesuvianite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Vesuvianite and Shattuckite Transparency

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