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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Pyrope



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Rosasite and Pyrope Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Silky, Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
None

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.672-1.6881.720-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
cubic

Birefringence

0.139-0.143-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rosasite and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Rosasite and Pyrope Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Pyrope 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, Rosasite is while Rosasite is in appearance.