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Andradite and Ivory Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NoneWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.94
1.535-1.570
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.057
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Andradite and Ivory Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Ivory 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.