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Garnet Mali
Garnet Mali

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Garnet Mali and Kyanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.72-1.75
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Isometric
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
Trichroic
0.02
-
1.71-1.74
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Triclinic
-9999
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Garnet Mali and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Garnet Mali and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Garnet Mali and Kyanite 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 while Garnet Mali is in appearance.