Gemstones with RI 1.745
11 gemstones have a refractive index range that includes 1.745. Refractive index measures how much light bends when entering a gem — it's one of the most diagnostic properties for identification. Measured with a gemological refractometer.
| Gemstone | RI Range | SG Range | Crystal System | Optic Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessonite Garnet | 1.730 – 1.760 | 3.59 – 3.65 | Cubic | SR |
| Pyrope Garnet | 1.730 – 1.760 | 3.62 – 3.87 | Cubic | SR |
| Tsavorite Garnet | 1.730 – 1.760 | 3.59 – 3.65 | Cubic | SR |
| Grossular Garnet | 1.734 – 1.759 | 3.57 – 3.73 | Cubic | SR |
| Color-Change Garnet | 1.740 – 1.765 | 3.65 – 3.80 | Cubic | SR |
| Malaya / Umbalite Garnet | 1.730 – 1.780 | 3.65 – 3.87 | Cubic | SR |
| Rhodolite Garnet | 1.740 – 1.770 | 3.74 – 3.94 | Cubic | SR |
| Rhodonite | 1.716 – 1.752 | 3.57 – 3.76 | Triclinic | DR_B+ |
| Diaspore | 1.685 – 1.752 | 3.30 – 3.39 | Orthorhombic | DR_B+ |
| Rhodochrosite | 1.600 – 1.820 | 3.40 – 3.70 | Trigonal | DR_U- |
| Malachite | 1.655 – 1.909 | 3.60 – 4.05 | Monoclinic | DR_B- |