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Starlite and Strontianite Optical Properties


Strontianite and Starlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.790-2.015   
1.517-1.667   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.005-0.055   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Starlite and Strontianite Optic Character

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

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Starlite and Strontianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Strontianite 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.

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