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Staurolite
Staurolite

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Druzy



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Staurolite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
0.02
-
1.736-1.762
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monoclinic
0.009-0.015
-
 
-
-
0.01
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque

Staurolite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Staurolite and Druzy 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 while Staurolite is in appearance.