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Elbaite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6663
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Elbaite and Pyrrhotite Optic Character

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

Elbaite and Pyrrhotite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Pyrrhotite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.