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Stichtite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
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Pleochroism
Weak   
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Dispersion
Not Available   
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Transparency
Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
1.698-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.026   
0.001-0.012   

Clarity
Translucent   
Not Available   

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Stichtite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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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