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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Phlogopite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.530-1.573
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0900.0280-0.0450
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Stolzite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Phlogopite 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.