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Magnetite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Magnetite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Adamantine   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
2.42   
1.888-1.889   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent to opaque   

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Magnetite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

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Magnetite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnetite 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, Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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