Viridine and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Viridine

Shattuckite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

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

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.629-1.6601.752-1.815

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0130.063

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Viridine and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Viridine 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, Viridine is Translucent and Transparent while Viridine is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.