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Whitlockite
Whitlockite

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Whitlockite and Stolzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
-
0.04
Transparent
-9999
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Resinous, Subadamantine
-
0.03
-
2.180-2.190
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tetragonal
0.090
-

Whitlockite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Whitlockite and Stolzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Whitlockite and Stolzite 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, Whitlockite is while Whitlockite is in appearance.