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Elaeolite and Phlogopite Optical Properties


Phlogopite and Elaeolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.530-1.573   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.0280-0.0450   

Clarity
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Elaeolite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

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Elaeolite and Phlogopite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite and Phlogopite 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, Elaeolite is Not Available while Elaeolite is Not Available in appearance.

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