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Strontianite
Strontianite

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Strontianite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.6671.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Strontianite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Wavellite 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.