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Marble and Stichtite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.516-1.544
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.026
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Marble and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Marble and Stichtite Transparency

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