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Nepouite
Nepouite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Nepouite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.888-1.889
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent to opaque

Nepouite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Nepouite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite 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, Nepouite is Not Available while Nepouite is Not Available in appearance.