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Stolzite and Pearl Optical Properties


Pearl and Stolzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
2.180-2.190   
1.52-1.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.090   
0.156   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Stolzite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Pearl 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.

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