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Staurolite and Bronzite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.668
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent

Staurolite and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Staurolite and Bronzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Staurolite and Bronzite 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, Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references while Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references in appearance.