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Ekanite
Ekanite

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Pyrophyllite



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Ekanite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.593-1.5961.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
-

Birefringence

0.0010.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Ekanite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Ekanite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

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