Andean Opal and Rosasite Optical Properties

Andean Opal

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Andean Opal and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Rosasite 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.