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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Polyhalite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.546-1.5481.888-1.889
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent to opaque

Polyhalite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.