Andradite Garnet and Hematite Optical Properties

Andradite Garnet

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.888-1.8892.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent to opaque

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Andradite Garnet and Hematite Optic Character

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

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Andradite Garnet and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Hematite 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, Andradite Garnet is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Andradite Garnet is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.