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Pallasite and Grossular Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.730-1.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Pallasite and Grossular Optic Character

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

Pallasite and Grossular Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pallasite and Grossular 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, Pallasite is Not Available while Pallasite is Not Available in appearance.