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Stichtite

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Stichtite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.678-1.758
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0260.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Stichtite and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Stichtite and Astrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Astrophyllite 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.