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Stichtite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.544
1.610-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
0.040
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Stichtite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Turquoise 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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