×

Andesine
Andesine

Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite



ADD
Compare
X
Andesine
X
Vesuvianite

Andesine and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
slight in colored varieties
1.3 Dispersion
0.70NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.703-1.752
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.004-0.006
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Andesine and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Andesine and Vesuvianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andesine and Vesuvianite 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.