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Purpurite and Stolzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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StrongArthur Thomas
0.01
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.85-1.92
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Orthorhombic
0.070
TranslucentWalter Schumann
 
Resinous, Subadamantine
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0.03
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2.180-2.190
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tetragonal
0.090
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Purpurite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Purpurite and Stolzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Purpurite and Stolzite 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, Purpurite is while Purpurite is in appearance.