Andesine and Clinochlore Optical Properties

Andesine

Clinochlore

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE

1.3 Dispersion

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0.70

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.543-1.564

1.571-1.597

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.011

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1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Andesine and Clinochlore Optic Character

Andesine and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andesine and Clinochlore 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 Andesine and Clinochlore 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. Andesine has Biaxial/+ character.Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

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Andesine and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andesine and Clinochlore 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, Andesine is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Andesine is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.

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