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Pyrophyllite and Opal Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.601
1.37-1.52
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.050
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Pyrophyllite and Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Opal 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.