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Stichtite

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Stichtite and Alexandrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.739-1.770
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0260.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Alexandrite Optic Character

Stichtite and Alexandrite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Stichtite and Alexandrite 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 Stichtite and Alexandrite 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. Alexandrite has Biaxial/+ character.

Stichtite and Alexandrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Alexandrite 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, Stichtite is Translucent while Stichtite is Translucent in appearance.