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Stichtite and Nephrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.544
1.600-1.627
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
0.027
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Stichtite and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Nephrite 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.