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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Turquoise



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Andalusite and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy

Pleochroism

strongly trichroic
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6501.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0100.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Andalusite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Turquoise 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.