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Astrophyllite

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Astrophyllite and Copper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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Dispersion

0.120.00
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.678-1.758-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Triclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Astrophyllite and Copper Optic Character

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

Astrophyllite and Copper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite and Copper 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, Astrophyllite is Translucent while Astrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.