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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Chrysocolla



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Stolzite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0900.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Stolzite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Chrysocolla 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.