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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite

Weloganite
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Pyrite Marcasite and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.03
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
-
1.558
-
Triclinic
0.082
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Pyrite Marcasite and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrite Marcasite and Weloganite 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.