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Pyrophyllite and Agrellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.601
1.567
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.050
0.014
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Pyrophyllite and Agrellite Optic Character

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

Pyrophyllite and Agrellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Agrellite 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, Pyrophyllite is Translucent while Pyrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.