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Hiddenite and Pyrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.657-1.681
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.016
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Hiddenite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Hiddenite and Pyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hiddenite 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, Hiddenite is Transparent while Hiddenite is Transparent in appearance.