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Pyrope Spessartine and Rhodizite Optical Properties


Rhodizite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.730-1.820   
1.684-1.694   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.027   
Not Available   

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

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Pyrope Spessartine and Rhodizite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pyrope Spessartine and Rhodizite 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 Spessartine is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Pyrope Spessartine is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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