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Pyrrhotite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
31.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Pyrrhotite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrrhotite and Linarite 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.