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Pyrope
Pyrope

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Pyrope and Xonotlite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.720-1.7561.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

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

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope and Xonotlite 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.