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Pietersite and Pyrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.54-1.56Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Pietersite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Pietersite and Pyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pietersite 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, Pietersite is Not Available while Pietersite is Not Available in appearance.