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Pyrophyllite
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Pyrophyllite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Semitransparent

Refractive Index

1.534-1.601-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Pyrophyllite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Hibschite 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.