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Stolzite and Beudantite Optical Properties


Beudantite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
visible   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.957   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.014   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Stolzite and Beudantite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Beudantite 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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