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Pyrope and Moroxite Optical Properties


Moroxite and Pyrope Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
None  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.04  

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.720-1.756  
1.628-1.651  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
cubic  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.002-0.008  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Pyrope and Moroxite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Moroxite 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.

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