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Sanidine

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Sanidine and Stichtite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Waxy, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5361.516-1.544
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.026
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Sanidine and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Sanidine and Stichtite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sanidine 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, Sanidine is Transparent while Sanidine is Transparent in appearance.