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Crocoite

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Crocoite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.31-2.661.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Crocoite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Crocoite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crocoite 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, Crocoite is Transparent while Crocoite is Transparent in appearance.