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Stichtite and Diamond Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5442.417-2.419
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.026Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Stichtite and Diamond Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Diamond 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.