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Andradite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Andradite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.06   
7
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.88-1.94   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.057   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Andradite and Chalcopyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Chalcopyrite 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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