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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite

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Pyrrhotite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
31.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Pyrrhotite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Andradite 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.