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Pyrrhotite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
3
1.665-1.667
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Pyrrhotite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Chlorapatite 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.