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Andean Opal
Andean Opal

Chrome Pyrope
Chrome Pyrope



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Andean Opal and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

-99991.720-1.740
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Andean Opal and Chrome Pyrope Optic Character

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

Andean Opal and Chrome Pyrope Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Chrome Pyrope 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.