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Andradite
Andradite

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Andradite and Fire Agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.06None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0570.003-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Andradite and Fire Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Fire Agate 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.