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Legrandite
Legrandite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Legrandite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Colorless
0.03
-
1.702-1.740
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monoclinic
0.060
-
 
Adamantine
-
0.03
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
1.888-1.889
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent to opaque

Legrandite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Legrandite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Legrandite and Andradite 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, Legrandite is while Legrandite is in appearance.