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Pallasite and Pietersite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.5 Transparency
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1.6 Refractive Index
Not Available1.54-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.7 Optic Character
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1.8 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.9 Birefringence
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Achroite
0 0.296
1.10 Clarity
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Pallasite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Pallasite and Pietersite Transparency

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