Erythrite and Pietersite Optical Properties

Erythrite

Pietersite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.626-1.6291.54-1.56

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Erythrite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

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Erythrite and Pietersite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Erythrite 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, Erythrite is Not Available while Erythrite is Not Available in appearance.