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Pietersite

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Pietersite and Hayne Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.54-1.56
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Trigonal
-9999
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Transparent, Translucent
1.490-1.510
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-9999
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Pietersite and Hayne Optic Character

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

Pietersite and Hayne Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pietersite and Hayne 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, Pietersite is while Pietersite is in appearance.