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Pyrite Marcasite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.650-1.680   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.009-0.011   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Pyrite Marcasite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite Marcasite and Enstatite 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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