Stolzite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Stolzite

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.090Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Stolzite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Omphacite 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.