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Starlite and Iddingsite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.790-2.015
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.055
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Starlite and Iddingsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Iddingsite 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.