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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Stichtite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy, Resinous
Weak
0.02
Translucent
1.516-1.544
-
Trigonal
0.026
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Translucent
1.744-1.755
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
Translucent

Stichtite and Cat s Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Cat s Eye 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 while Stichtite is in appearance.