×

Stichtite
Stichtite

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



ADD
Compare
X
Stichtite
X
Chlorapatite

Stichtite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.665-1.667
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.026Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Chlorapatite 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.