Home
Gemstones


Andesine and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Andesine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
0.70   
2
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.543-1.564   
1.573-1.600   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.007-0.011   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Andesine and Morganite Optic Character

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

Compare Red Gemstones

Andesine and Morganite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andesine and Morganite 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.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones