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Stichtite
Stichtite

dendritic agate
dendritic agate



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Stichtite and dendritic agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.516-1.544-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.026-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Stichtite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and dendritic agate 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.