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Andradite Garnet and Rosinca Optical Properties


Rosinca and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.888-1.889   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent to opaque   
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Andradite Garnet and Rosinca Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Rosinca 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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