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Pargasite
Pargasite

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Pargasite and Marialite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.613-1.6631.540-1.550
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0200.004-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pargasite and Marialite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pargasite and Marialite 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.