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Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet

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Andradite Garnet and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.888-1.8891.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to opaque
Transparent

Andradite Garnet and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Cerussite 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 Garnet is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Andradite Garnet is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.