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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Calcite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.486-1.658
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0900.154-0.174
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Stolzite and Calcite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Calcite 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.