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Fibrolite
Fibrolite

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Fibrolite and Phlogopite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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DistinctArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.658-1.678
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-9999
Transparent
 
Pearly
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0.04
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1.530-1.573
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monoclinic
0.0280-0.0450
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Fibrolite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Fibrolite and Phlogopite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fibrolite 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, Fibrolite is while Fibrolite is in appearance.