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Zultanite
Zultanite

Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite



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Zultanite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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1.68-1.75
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-9999
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0.07
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-9999
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tetragonal
-9999
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Zultanite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Chalcopyrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Chalcopyrite 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, Zultanite is while Zultanite is in appearance.