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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Pyrophyllite



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Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.534-1.601
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.029-0.0320.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

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