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Stichtite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
16

Transparency
Translucent   
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544   
1.73-1.77   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.026   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
TransparentGemdat.org   

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Stichtite and Pyrope Almandine Optic Character

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

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

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