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Pargasite and Pyrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.663
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Pargasite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pargasite and Pyrite 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.