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Andradite
Andradite

Padparadscha
Padparadscha



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Andradite and Padparadscha Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.757-1.780
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
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Birefringence

0.0570.007-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Andradite and Padparadscha Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Padparadscha 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.