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Dolomite and Pietersite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.681
1.54-1.56
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.179-0.181
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Dolomite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Dolomite and Pietersite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Pietersite 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, Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent while Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.