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Pyrophyllite
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Pyrophyllite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.6011.460-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.023-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Chrysocolla 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.