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Thomsonite
Thomsonite

Garnet Mali
Garnet Mali



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Thomsonite and Garnet Mali Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.72-1.75
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.015-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Thomsonite and Garnet Mali Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Garnet Mali Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite and Garnet Mali 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, Thomsonite is Translucent while Thomsonite is Translucent in appearance.