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Schultenite
Schultenite

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Pyrophyllite



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Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine
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0.02
TransparentAnthony et al
1.890-1.976
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-9999
TransparentAnthony et al
 
Pearly
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0.05
Translucent
1.534-1.601
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0.050
Translucent

Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite 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, Schultenite is while Schultenite is in appearance.