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Pargasite
Pargasite

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Pargasite and Bornite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.613-1.663-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Pargasite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Pargasite and Bornite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pargasite and Bornite 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, Pargasite is Transparent while Pargasite is Transparent in appearance.