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Garnet Mali and Clinozoisite Optical Properties


Clinozoisite and Garnet Mali Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.72-1.75   
1.670-1.734   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.011   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent   

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Garnet Mali and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Garnet Mali and Clinozoisite 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, Garnet Mali is Not Available while Garnet Mali is Not Available in appearance.

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