Andradite Garnet and Variscite Optical Properties

Andradite Garnet

Variscite

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Dispersion

0.030.01

0.005 1

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Transparency

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

Refractive Index

1.888-1.8891.560-1.594

1 3.25

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Optic Character

Crystal System

Isometric

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.031

0 0.296

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Clarity

Transparent to opaque

Translucent

Andradite Garnet and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Andradite Garnet and Variscite 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.