Andradite and Euclase Optical Properties

Andradite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine, Resinous

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

0.060.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.0570.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Andradite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Euclase 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.