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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

Sillimanite
Sillimanite



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Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky

Pleochroism

Weak
Colourless to pale brown to yellow

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.042-2.0591.653-1.685
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0100.020-0.022
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Sillimanite 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.