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Stolzite

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Stolzite and Clintonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.180-2.1901.643-1.648
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0900.012-0.015
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Stolzite and Clintonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Clintonite 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.