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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Rhodizite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.6011.684-1.694
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.050Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Pyrophyllite and Rhodizite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Rhodizite 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.