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Adamite and Marcasite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
2.6 Refractive Index
1.708-1.722Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
2.12 Birefringence
0.031-0.050Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Adamite and Marcasite Optic Character

Adamite and Marcasite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite and Marcasite 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 Adamite and Marcasite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Marcasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Adamite and Marcasite 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, Adamite is Transparent while Adamite is Transparent in appearance.