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Andean Opal
Andean Opal

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Andean Opal and Zircon Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.047-0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Andean Opal and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Zircon 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.