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Cavansite
Cavansite

Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite



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Cavansite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.542Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.009Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Opaque

Cavansite and Pyrite Marcasite Optic Character

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

Cavansite and Pyrite Marcasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cavansite and Pyrite 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, Cavansite is Not Available while Cavansite is Not Available in appearance.