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Stolzite and Dravite Optical Properties


Dravite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Very strong: pale yellow colorless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Stolzite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Dravite 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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