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Strontianite
Strontianite

Clintonite
Clintonite



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Strontianite and Clintonite 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
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
X = colorless
0.02
-
1.643-1.648
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monoclinic
0.012-0.015
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Strontianite and Clintonite Optic Character

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

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