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Pyrite and Hibonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
O = brownish gray; E = gray
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.79-1.807
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrite and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Hibonite 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.