Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties

Andesine

Cyprine of Berzelius

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

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1.3 Dispersion

0.70NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.543-1.5641.698-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0110.001-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius 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.

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Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andesine and Cyprine of Berzelius 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.