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Stichtite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
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
1.534-1.601
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Stichtite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Pyrophyllite 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.