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Andalusite
Andalusite

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Andalusite and Verdelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Strong: dark green yellow
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Andalusite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andalusite and Verdelite 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.