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Andradite
Andradite

Dinosaur Bone
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Andradite and Dinosaur Bone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.06-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.88-1.94-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

cubic
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Birefringence

0.057-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Andradite and Dinosaur Bone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Dinosaur Bone 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.