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Andradite and Cuprite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
visible
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.94
2.849
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.057
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Andradite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Cuprite 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.