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Andalusite

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Andalusite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
In thick sections

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6501.690-1.705
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
Transparent

Andalusite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Tinzenite 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.