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Shigaite
Shigaite

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Shigaite and Stolzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Distinct
-

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.5462.180-2.190
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.090
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Shigaite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Shigaite and Stolzite Transparency

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