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Chalcopyrite and Zircon Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.047-0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent

Chalcopyrite and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chalcopyrite and Zircon 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 Handbook of mineralogy (2001) while Chalcopyrite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) in appearance.