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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Andalusite and Hayne Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
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Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6501.490-1.510
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
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Andalusite and Hayne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Hayne 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.