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Andradite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Visible in colored crystals

Dispersion

0.060.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.88-1.941.4903
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.057-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Andradite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Sylvite 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.