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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

-99991.888-1.889
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent to opaque

Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet 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 Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet 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.

Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Andradite Garnet 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, Ruby Zoisite is while Ruby Zoisite is in appearance.