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Stichtite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.544
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Stichtite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Cordierite 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.