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Schorl
Schorl

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Pyrophyllite



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Schorl and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.635-1.6721.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.0250.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Schorl and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Schorl and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorl and Pyrophyllite 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, Schorl is Transparent and Translucent while Schorl is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.