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Stichtite and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
1.573-1.600   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.026   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent to translucent   

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Stichtite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Morganite 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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