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Andalusite

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Andalusite and Cuprite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
visible

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6502.849
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
cubic

Birefringence

0.009-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Andalusite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Cuprite 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.