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Staurolite and Saltwater pearl 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
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.762Not Available
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
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Staurolite and Saltwater pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Staurolite and Saltwater pearl 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.