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Andalusite and Amazonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.522-1.530
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Andalusite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Andalusite and Amazonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Amazonite 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, Andalusite is Translucent and Transparent while Andalusite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.