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Pyrope
Pyrope

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Pyrope and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.720-1.7561.60-1.61
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

cubic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Pyrope and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Pezzotaite 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.