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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Amethyst Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Moderate dichroic
0.02
Transparent
1.598-1.620
-
Hexagonal
0.008-0.011
Transparent
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Transparent

Pezzottaite and Amethyst Optic Character

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

Pezzottaite and Amethyst Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite and Amethyst 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, Pezzottaite is while Pezzottaite is in appearance.