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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite

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Pyrrhotite and Aegirine Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
31.720-1.778
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.037-0.061
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Aegirine Optic Character

Pyrrhotite and Aegirine optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Pyrrhotite and Aegirine 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 Pyrrhotite and Aegirine 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.

Pyrrhotite and Aegirine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Aegirine 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, Pyrrhotite is Not Available while Pyrrhotite is Not Available in appearance.