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Stolzite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Eosphorite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190  
1.639-1.672  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.090  
0.029-0.032  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Stolzite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Eosphorite 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.

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