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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Pyrophyllite



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Wulfenite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.4051.534-1.601
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.1220.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Wulfenite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Wulfenite and Pyrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wulfenite 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, Wulfenite is Transparent while Wulfenite is Transparent in appearance.