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Andradite and Schultenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.890-1.976
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
TransparentAnthony et al

Andradite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Schultenite 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.