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Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.625
1.752-1.815
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.040-0.050
0.063
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite 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, Zinnwaldite is Not Available while Zinnwaldite is Not Available in appearance.