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Strontianite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.517-1.6671.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Strontianite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Sarcopside 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.