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Andalusite and Demantoid Optical Properties


Demantoid and Andalusite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
23
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.880-1.890   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Andalusite and Demantoid Optic Character

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

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Andalusite and Demantoid Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Demantoid 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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