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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Nepouite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Waxy, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.534-1.6011.600-1.630
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Pyrophyllite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Nepouite 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.