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Childrenite and Pyrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

visible
-

Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.639-1.672-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.027-0.042-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Childrenite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Childrenite and Pyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Childrenite and Pyrite 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.