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Stichtite

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Vesuvianite



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Stichtite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.516-1.5441.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0260.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Stichtite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite and Vesuvianite 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.