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Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet

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Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Achroite
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.888-1.8891.432-1.436
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to opaque
Transparent

Andradite Garnet and Fluorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Fluorite 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.