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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Andalusite and Phosgenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
Weakly pleochroic with O reddish and E greenish in thick sections.

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6502.117-2.145
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.009-0.0100.027
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Andalusite and Phosgenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Phosgenite 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.