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Andradite

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Andradite and Vanadinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.942.416
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0570.066
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Andradite and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite and Vanadinite 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.