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Andradite
Andradite

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Andradite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.060.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.534-1.601
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
-

Birefringence

0.0570.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Andradite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Pyrophyllite 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.