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Andradite and Ceylonite Optical Properties


Ceylonite and Andradite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Absent   

Dispersion
0.06   
7
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.88-1.94   
1.770-1.780   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.057   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Andradite and Ceylonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Ceylonite 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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