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Andalusite
Andalusite

dendritic agate
dendritic agate



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Andalusite and dendritic agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.627-1.650-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.009-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Andalusite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and dendritic agate 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.