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Anatase and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.21
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.488-2.562
1.534-1.601
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.073
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Anatase and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Anatase and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anatase and Pyrophyllite 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, Anatase is Transparent while Anatase is Transparent in appearance.

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