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Diaspore
Diaspore

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Pyrophyllite



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Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong
-

Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.702-1.7501.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.0480.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diaspore 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, Diaspore is Transparent while Diaspore is Transparent in appearance.