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Andradite
Andradite

Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite



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Andradite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.655-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0570.108-0.254
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Andradite and Azurmalachite Optic Character

Andradite and Azurmalachite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andradite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite 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. Azurmalachite has Biaxial/+ character.

Andradite and Azurmalachite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Azurmalachite 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.