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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Sussexite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Fibrous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.601Not Available
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
Transparent

Pyrophyllite and Sussexite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Sussexite 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.