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Starlite and Datolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.790-2.0151.621-1.675
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.005-0.0550.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Starlite and Datolite Optic Character

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

Starlite and Datolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Datolite 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, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.