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Pyrargyrite and Sapphirine Optical Properties

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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
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Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
0.02
Rank: 20 (Overall)â–¶
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1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.881-3.084
1.701-1.724
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.203
0.005-0.007
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Pyrargyrite and Sapphirine Optic Character

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

Pyrargyrite and Sapphirine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrargyrite and Sapphirine 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.

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