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Andean Opal
Andean Opal

Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine



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Andean Opal and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.73-1.77
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org

Andean Opal and Pyrope Almandine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Pyrope Almandine 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.