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Stichtite and Larimar Optical Properties


Larimar and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
1.595-1.645   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.026   
0.032-0.038   

Clarity
Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

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Stichtite and Larimar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Larimar 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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