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Andradite and Brucite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.94
1.56-1.60
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.057
0.010-0.020
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Andradite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Brucite 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.