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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pyrophyllite



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Pezzottaite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Moderate dichroic
-

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.598-1.6201.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.008-0.0110.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Pezzottaite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Pezzottaite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

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