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Andalusite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.650
1.370-1.470
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.010
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Andalusite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Boulder Opal 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.

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