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Indicolite
Indicolite

Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope Garnet



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Indicolite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
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0.03
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.720-1.760
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent to translucent

Indicolite and Pyrope Garnet Optic Character

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

Indicolite and Pyrope Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Indicolite and Pyrope 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, Indicolite is while Indicolite is in appearance.