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Pyrope and Heliodor Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
None
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1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.756Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
cubic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Pyrope and Heliodor Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Heliodor 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.