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Datolite
Datolite

Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet



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Datolite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.621-1.6751.738-1.745
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

Datolite and Grossular Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Grossular 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.