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Datolite
Datolite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Datolite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.621-1.6751.888-1.889
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent to opaque

Datolite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Datolite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Andradite 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, Datolite is Transparent while Datolite is Transparent in appearance.