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Strontianite and Fayalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Faint
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.667
1.827-1.879
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.042-0.051
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al

Strontianite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Fayalite 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.