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Andradite
Andradite

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Chrysocolla



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Andradite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0570.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Andradite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Chrysocolla 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.