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Stolzite

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Stolzite and Augelite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
-

Birefringence

0.0900.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Stolzite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Stolzite and Augelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Augelite 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 while Stolzite is in appearance.