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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Stichtite and Carnallite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.467
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0260.0270
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Stichtite and Carnallite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Carnallite 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.