×

Purpurite
Purpurite

Grossular
Grossular



ADD
Compare
X
Purpurite
X
Grossular

Purpurite and Grossular Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.730-1.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0700.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Purpurite and Grossular Optic Character

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

Purpurite and Grossular Transparency

Similar to their colors, Purpurite 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, Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann while Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.