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Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Faint
-

Dispersion

0.030.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.827-1.8791.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.042-0.0510.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent

Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fayalite 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, Fayalite is TransparentAnthony et al while Fayalite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.