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Tektite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Stichtite and Tektite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.520   
1.516-1.544   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.026   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Tektite and Stichtite Optic Character

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

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Tektite and Stichtite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tektite and Stichtite 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, Tektite is Not Available while Tektite is Not Available in appearance.

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