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Parisite and Strontianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
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1.671-1.771
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0.099-0.100
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous, Greasy
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0.04
Transparent
1.517-1.667
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-9999
Transparent

Parisite and Strontianite Optic Character

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

Parisite and Strontianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Parisite and Strontianite 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, Parisite is while Parisite is in appearance.