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Phlogopite and Brookite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5732.583-2.741
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.117
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Phlogopite and Brookite Optic Character

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

Phlogopite and Brookite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phlogopite and Brookite 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, Phlogopite is Not Available while Phlogopite is Not Available in appearance.