Omphacite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties

Omphacite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.662-1.723Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

tetragonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Omphacite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Omphacite and Chalcopyrite 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, Omphacite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TranslucentAnthony et al while Omphacite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.