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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Seraphinite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent
1.571-1.597
Biaxial/+
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Adamantine
-
0.03
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
1.888-1.889
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent to opaque

Seraphinite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Seraphinite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite 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, Seraphinite is while Seraphinite is in appearance.