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Astrophyllite and Euclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.650-1.677
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.019-0.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Astrophyllite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite and Euclase 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.