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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Andalusite and Bayldonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
strongly trichroic
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.627-1.650
-
Orthorhombic
0.009-0.010
Transparent
 
Resinous
-
0.03
-
-9999
-
monoclinic
-9999
-

Andalusite and Bayldonite Optic Character

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

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