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Andalusite and Jet Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.640-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Andalusite and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Jet 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.