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Stichtite and Crocoite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Distinctly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.544
2.31-2.66
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Crocoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Crocoite 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.