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Andradite Garnet and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.888-1.889   
1.573-1.600   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent to opaque   
Transparent to translucent   

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Andradite Garnet and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Morganite 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.

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