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Andradite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.518-1.534
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
1.8 Birefringence
0.0570.006-0.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Andradite and Anorthoclase Optic Character

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

Andradite and Anorthoclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Anorthoclase 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, Andradite is Transparent while Andradite is Transparent in appearance.