Idocrase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties

Idocrase

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.67-1.761.97-2.03

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Color grading system

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Idocrase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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, Idocrase is Not Available while Idocrase is Not Available in appearance.