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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pezzotaite



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Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
-
0.05
Translucent
1.534-1.601
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-
0.050
Translucent
 
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0.02
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1.60-1.61
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Trigonal
-9999
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Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite 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.