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Paraiba
Paraiba

Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite



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Paraiba and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.618-1.643Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Opaque

Paraiba and Pyrite Marcasite Optic Character

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

Paraiba and Pyrite Marcasite Transparency

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