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Stichtite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties


Pyromorphite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
Resinous, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
2.042-2.059   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.026   
0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Stichtite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Pyromorphite 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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