Grossular and Foitite Optical Properties

Grossular

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.730-1.760Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.020Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

TranslucentAnthony et al

Grossular and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Grossular and Foitite 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, Grossular is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Grossular is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.