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Povondraite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.534-1.601
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Povondraite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Povondraite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite 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, Povondraite is Translucent while Povondraite is Translucent in appearance.