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Andalusite

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Andalusite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.004
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Andalusite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Chrysoprase 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.