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Stichtite and Purpurite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.85-1.92
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0260.070
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Stichtite and Purpurite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Purpurite 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.