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Charlesite
Charlesite

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Charlesite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
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Dispersion

0.030.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.4921.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

-99990.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Charlesite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Charlesite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

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