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Andradite Garnet and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.888-1.889   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.041   

Clarity
Transparent to opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Andradite Garnet and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Scorzalite 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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