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Pietersite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.54-1.562.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Pietersite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pietersite and Pyromorphite 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.