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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Stichtite and Jacinth Optical Properties

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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
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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
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Stichtite and Jacinth Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Jacinth 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.