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Stolzite

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Stolzite and Lawsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.180-2.1901.672-1.676
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0900.019-0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Stolzite and Lawsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Lawsonite 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.