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Stolzite and Esperite Optical Properties


Esperite and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
colorless.  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190  
1.760-1.774  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.090  
0.012  

Clarity
-  
OpaqueAnthony et al  

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Stolzite and Esperite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Esperite 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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