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Pearl and Phlogopite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.530-1.573
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1560.0280-0.0450
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Pearl and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Pearl and Phlogopite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pearl 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, Pearl is Opaque and Translucent while Pearl is Opaque and Translucent in appearance.