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Pietersite and Sulphur 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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TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.54-1.56
1.958-2.245
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.291
1.9 Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann

Pietersite and Sulphur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pietersite and Sulphur 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.