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Stichtite
Stichtite

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Pyroxmangite



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Stichtite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.735-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.0260.017-0.019
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Stichtite and Pyroxmangite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Pyroxmangite 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.