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Trinitite
Trinitite

Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite



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Trinitite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Opaque

Trinitite and Pyrite Marcasite Optic Character

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

Trinitite and Pyrite Marcasite Transparency

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