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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Andalusite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.534-1.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Andalusite and Tigers Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Tigers Eye 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.