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Andradite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Aqua Aura and Andradite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Resinous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.06   
7
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.88-1.94   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.057   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Andradite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

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Andradite and Aqua Aura Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Aqua Aura 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.

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