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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite



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Mohawkite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Opaque

Mohawkite and Pyrite Marcasite Optic Character

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

Mohawkite and Pyrite Marcasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite 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, Mohawkite is while Mohawkite is in appearance.