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Corundum

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Corundum and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.534-1.601
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent

Corundum and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Corundum and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Corundum 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, Corundum is Translucent and Transparent while Corundum is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.