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Pyrite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.460-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Pyrite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Pyrite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Chrysocolla 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, Pyrite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references and OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Pyrite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references and OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.