Hessonite Garnet and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Hessonite Garnet

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.72-1.751.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Transparent to nearly opaque

Hessonite Garnet and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hessonite Garnet and Rhodochrosite 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 Not Available while Hessonite Garnet is Not Available in appearance.