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Pyrite and Kunzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.657-1.681
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Isometric
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Pyrite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Kunzite 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 OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Pyrite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.