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Stichtite and Verdite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Extreme
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.516-1.544
1.580
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
0.026
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Stichtite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Verdite 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.