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Stichtite
Stichtite

Precious Opal
Precious Opal



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Stichtite and Precious Opal Optical Properties

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
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.370-1.470
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
Transparent

Stichtite and Precious Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Precious Opal 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.