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Andean Opal and Charoite Optical Properties


Charoite and Andean Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.545-1.560   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Andean Opal and Charoite Optic Character

Andean Opal and Charoite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andean Opal and Charoite 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 Andean Opal and Charoite 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.

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Andean Opal and Charoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Charoite 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, Andean Opal is Transparent while Andean Opal is Transparent in appearance.

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