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Strontianite
Strontianite

Garnet Malaia
Garnet Malaia



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Strontianite and Garnet Malaia Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
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0.04
Transparent
1.517-1.667
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-9999
Transparent
 
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0.02
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1.73-1.81
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Isometric
-9999
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Strontianite and Garnet Malaia Optic Character

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

Strontianite and Garnet Malaia Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Garnet Malaia 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, Strontianite is while Strontianite is in appearance.