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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

Zektzerite
Zektzerite



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Pyrophyllite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.534-1.6011.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0500.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Pyrophyllite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrophyllite and Zektzerite 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.