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Andalusite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties


Rose Quartz and Andalusite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
0.02   
23
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Andalusite and Rose Quartz Optic Character

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

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Andalusite and Rose Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Rose Quartz 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.

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