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Norbergite
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Norbergite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.738-1.745
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Norbergite and Grossular Garnet Optic Character

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

Norbergite and Grossular Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Grossular 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, Norbergite is Transparent while Norbergite is Transparent in appearance.