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Stichtite
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Stichtite and Bornite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Weak
Weak

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.516-1.544-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.026-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Stichtite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Bornite 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.