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Schultenite and Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index

1.890-1.9761.720-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Schultenite and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Pyrope Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite 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, Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.