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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.534-1.601-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Pyrophyllite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Aqua Aura 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.