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Andradite and Topazolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.94
1.855-1.895
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.057
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Andradite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Topazolite 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.