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Baryte and Pyrope Optical Properties


Pyrope and Baryte Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
16

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.634-1.637   
1.720-1.756   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Baryte and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Baryte and Pyrope 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, Baryte is Not Available while Baryte is Not Available in appearance.

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