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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

Lamprophyre
Lamprophyre



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Pyrophyllite and Lamprophyre Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.05-
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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Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Pyrophyllite and Lamprophyre Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Lamprophyre 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.