×

Aragonite
Aragonite

Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite



ADD
Compare
X
Aragonite
X
Pyromorphite

Aragonite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6862.042-2.059
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1550.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Aragonite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Aragonite and Pyromorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Pyromorphite 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, Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent while Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.