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Andalusite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6501.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.009-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Andalusite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Sarcopside 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.