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Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite Garnet

Pyroxmangite
Pyroxmangite



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Hessonite Garnet and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.72-1.751.735-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-99990.017-0.019
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hessonite Garnet and Pyroxmangite Optic Character

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

Hessonite Garnet and Pyroxmangite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hessonite Garnet and Pyroxmangite 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, Hessonite Garnet is while Hessonite Garnet is in appearance.