Andradite Garnet and Selenite Optical Properties

Andradite Garnet

Selenite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

Adamantine

0.03

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

1.888-1.889

Isometric

-9999

Transparent to opaque

Vitreous

0.01

Transparent

-9999

monoclinic

-9999

Transparent

Andradite Garnet and Selenite Optic Character

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

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Andradite Garnet and Selenite Transparency

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