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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite

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Pyrrhotite and Ammolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
31.520-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.135-0.145
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Ammolite 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.