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Adamite

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Adamite and Stichtite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.708-1.7221.516-1.544
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.031-0.0500.026
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Adamite and Stichtite Optic Character

Adamite and Stichtite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite and Stichtite 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 Adamite and Stichtite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Stichtite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Adamite and Stichtite 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, Adamite is Transparent while Adamite is Transparent in appearance.