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Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid Garnet

Cordierite
Cordierite



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Demantoid Garnet and Cordierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.06
-
1.88-1.89
-
Isometric
-9999
-
 
Greasy, Vitreous
X = pale yellow
0.01
-
-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Demantoid Garnet and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Demantoid Garnet and Cordierite Transparency

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