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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite



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Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
2.6 Refractive Index
1.606-1.637Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.7 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.8 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
2.9 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
2.10 Clarity
Not Available
Opaque

Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Optic Character

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

Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite 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, Glaucophane is Not Available while Glaucophane is Not Available in appearance.