Pyrargyrite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Pyrargyrite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.881-3.084Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.203Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Pyrargyrite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

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Pyrargyrite and Quartz Rose Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrargyrite and Quartz Rose 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, Pyrargyrite is Translucent while Pyrargyrite is Translucent in appearance.