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Andradite and Magnetite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.060.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.88-1.942.42
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 Magnetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Magnetite 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.