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Andradite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.670-1.734
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.057Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Andradite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Sarcopside 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.