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Strontianite
Strontianite

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Strontianite and White Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.517-1.6671.37-1.52
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Strontianite and White Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and White Opal 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.