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Sarcopside and Marcasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy
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0.01
TranslucentAnthony et al
1.670-1.734
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-9999
TranslucentAnthony et al
 
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0.05
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-9999
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-9999
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Sarcopside and Marcasite Optic Character

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

Sarcopside and Marcasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside and Marcasite 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, Sarcopside is while Sarcopside is in appearance.