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Stichtite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy, Resinous
Weak
0.02
Translucent
1.516-1.544
-
Trigonal
0.026
Translucent
 
Vitreous
Visible in colored crystals
0.01
-
1.4903
-
Isometric
-9999
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Stichtite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Sylvite 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.