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Pyrite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.530-1.540
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.004
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Pyrite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Moss Agate 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.