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Staurolite and Omphacite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.662-1.723
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.015Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al

Staurolite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Staurolite and Omphacite 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.