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Sphene and Pyrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.050.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.84-2.11-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Sphene and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Sphene and Pyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sphene 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, Sphene is while Sphene is in appearance.