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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite

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Pyrrhotite and Celestine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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3
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monoclinic
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
Weakly trichroiC
0.01
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1.619-1.635
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Orthorhombic
0.004-0.012
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Pyrrhotite and Celestine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Celestine 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 while Pyrrhotite is in appearance.