Phlogopite and Euclase Optical Properties

Phlogopite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.5731.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.0280-0.04500.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Phlogopite and Euclase Optic Character

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

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Phlogopite and Euclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phlogopite and Euclase 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.