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Pyrite Marcasite and Ekanite Optical Properties


Ekanite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.593-1.596   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422   

Birefringence
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0.001   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Pyrite Marcasite and Ekanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite Marcasite and Ekanite 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.

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