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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Stichtite and Citrine Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0260.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Citrine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Citrine 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.