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Stichtite and Copper Optical Properties


Copper and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
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Pleochroism
Weak   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m   

Birefringence
0.026   
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Stichtite and Copper Optic Character

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

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Stichtite and Copper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Copper 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.

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