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Biotite
Biotite

Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid Garnet



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Biotite and Demantoid Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.88-1.89
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.03-0.07-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Biotite and Demantoid Garnet Optic Character

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

Biotite and Demantoid Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Demantoid Garnet 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, Biotite is while Biotite is in appearance.