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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Moderate dichroic
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Dispersion

0.020.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.598-1.620-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.008-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

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