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Violane and Stichtite Optical Properties


Stichtite and Violane Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.668-1.703   
1.516-1.544   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
0.026   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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Violane and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Violane 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, Violane is Translucent while Violane is Translucent in appearance.

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