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Pyrope and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties


Chrysanthemum Stone and Pyrope Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
None   
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Dispersion
0.02   
16
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.756   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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Pyrope and Chrysanthemum Stone Optic Character

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

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Pyrope and Chrysanthemum Stone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Chrysanthemum Stone 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 is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Pyrope is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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