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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite

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Pyrite Marcasite and Bornite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
Not Available

Pyrite Marcasite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite Marcasite and Bornite 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 Marcasite is Opaque while Pyrite Marcasite is Opaque in appearance.