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Stolzite and Aegirine Optical Properties


Aegirine and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
X = emerald green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.720-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.037-0.061   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Stolzite and Aegirine Optic Character

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

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Stolzite and Aegirine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Aegirine 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, Stolzite is Not Available while Stolzite is Not Available in appearance.

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