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Strontianite
Strontianite

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Pyromorphite



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Strontianite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.6672.042-2.059
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Strontianite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Pyromorphite 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.