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Strontianite
Strontianite

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Strontianite and Bytownite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.04
Transparent
1.517-1.667
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
colorless.
0.01
Transparent
1.561-1.583
-
Triclinic
0.010-0.011
Transparent

Strontianite and Bytownite Optic Character

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

Strontianite and Bytownite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Bytownite 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, Strontianite is Transparent while Strontianite is Transparent in appearance.