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Romanchite and Almandine Optical Properties


Almandine and Romanchite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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None   

Dispersion
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0.03   
15

Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.770-1.820   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic   

Birefringence
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Not Available   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Romanchite and Almandine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Romanchite and Almandine 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, Romanchite is Not Available while Romanchite is Not Available in appearance.

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