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Carnallite
Carnallite

Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite



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Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.4671.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.02700.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Carnallite 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, Carnallite is while Carnallite is in appearance.