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Stichtite and Seraphinite Optical Properties


Seraphinite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous  
Pearly, Greasy  

Pleochroism
Weak  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544  
1.571-1.597  

Optic Character
-  
Biaxial/+  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.026  
-9999  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

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Stichtite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Stichtite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Stichtite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Stichtite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Seraphinite 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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