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Stolzite and Rhodolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.180-2.190
1.760
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.090
0.010-0.014
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Stolzite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Rhodolite 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.