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Pezzottaite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Pezzottaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic   
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Dispersion
Not Available   
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.598-1.620   
1.698-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Hexagonal   
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Birefringence
0.008-0.011   
0.001-0.012   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Pezzottaite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

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

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Pezzottaite and Cyprine of Berzelius Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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.

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