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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite
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Serendibite
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Pyrite Marcasite and Serendibite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque
 
Vitreous
visible
0.02
-
1.696-1.702
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Triclinic
0.005
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Pyrite Marcasite and Serendibite Optic Character

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

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