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Andradite and Boracite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.658-1.673
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0570.010-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Andradite and Boracite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Boracite 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.