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Anglesite and Andradite Optical Properties


Andradite and Anglesite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine  
Adamantine, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.04  
32
0.06  
23

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.877-1.894  
1.88-1.94  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.017  
0.057  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Anglesite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Anglesite and Andradite 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, Anglesite is Transparent while Anglesite is Transparent in appearance.

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