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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
TransparentWalter Schumann

Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal Optic Character

Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal 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 Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal 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.

Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrope Almandine and Rock Crystal 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, Pyrope Almandine is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org while Pyrope Almandine is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org in appearance.