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Andalusite and Pyrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
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Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.627-1.650-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.009-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Andalusite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Pyrite 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.