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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

2.180-2.190-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.090-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Stolzite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Mohawkite 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.