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Pietersite and Rossmanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.54-1.56
1.624-1.645
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.021
1.9 Clarity
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Pietersite and Rossmanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pietersite and Rossmanite 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.