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Natrolite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.493
1.97-2.03
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.013
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Natrolite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite 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, Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent while Natrolite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.