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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Stichtite and Cavansite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.542
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0260.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Stichtite and Cavansite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Cavansite 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.