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Andalusite

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Andalusite and Thulite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
Present

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6501.695
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0100.006-0.018
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Andalusite and Thulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Thulite 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.