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Stolzite and Diopside Optical Properties


Diopside and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.664-1.730   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.024-0.030   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Stolzite and Diopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Diopside 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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