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Atacamite
Atacamite

Andean Opal
Andean Opal



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Atacamite and Andean Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.831-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.049-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Atacamite and Andean Opal Optic Character

Atacamite and Andean Opal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Atacamite and Andean Opal 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 Atacamite and Andean Opal 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.

Atacamite and Andean Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Atacamite and Andean Opal 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, Atacamite is while Atacamite is in appearance.