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Pyrite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentAnthony et al

Pyrite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Lizardite 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.