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Stichtite and Simpsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.994-2.040
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.0260.046
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
-

Stichtite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Simpsonite 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.