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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Phlogopite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
2.6 Refractive Index
2.042-2.0591.530-1.573
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
2.12 Birefringence
0.0100.0280-0.0450
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Phlogopite Transparency

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