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Pyrope Garnet and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.720-1.760   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Not Available   

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Pyrope Garnet and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope Garnet and Scorodite 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 Garnet is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Pyrope Garnet is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.

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