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Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Blue John Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.070.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.432-1.436
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Chalcopyrite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Chalcopyrite and Blue John Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chalcopyrite and Blue John 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, Chalcopyrite is while Chalcopyrite is in appearance.