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Edenite

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Edenite and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Distinct
strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Edenite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Andalusite 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, Edenite is while Edenite is in appearance.