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Andradite and Moss Agate Optical Properties


Moss Agate and Andradite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.06   
7
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.88-1.94   
1.530-1.540   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.057   
0.004   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Andradite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

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Andradite and Moss Agate Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Moss 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.

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