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Stichtite and Cassiterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Adamantine, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.990-2.105
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0260.096-0.098
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Cassiterite 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.