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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Taaffeite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous, Subadamantine
-
0.03
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2.180-2.190
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tetragonal
0.090
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Vitreous
Weak
0.02
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1.70-1.73
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Hexagonal
0.055
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Stolzite and Taaffeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Taaffeite 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.