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Sardonyx and Pyrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.543-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

0.008-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Sardonyx and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Sardonyx and Pyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Pyrite 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, Sardonyx is Translucent while Sardonyx is Translucent in appearance.