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Garnet Mali
Garnet Mali

Pyrope
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Garnet Mali and Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
-
1.72-1.75
-
Isometric
-9999
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Greasy, Vitreous
None
0.02
-
1.720-1.756
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cubic
-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Garnet Mali and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Garnet Mali and Pyrope 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.