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Titanite
Titanite

Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite



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Titanite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion

0.050.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.885-1.9901.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.105-0.1350.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Titanite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Titanite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

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