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Strontianite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.667Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Strontianite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Liddicoatite 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.