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Pyrope
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Pyrope and Linarite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

Pleochroism

None
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.720-1.7561.809-1.859
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Pyrope and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Linarite 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 while Pyrope is in appearance.