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Pyrite and Thulite Optical Properties


Thulite and Pyrite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Present   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.695   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.018   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Pyrite and Thulite Optic Character

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

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Pyrite and Thulite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Thulite 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.

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