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Pyrite and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Pyrite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.668-1.703   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
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Birefringence
Not Available   
0.024-0.030   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Translucent   

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Pyrite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite and Violane 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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