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Elaeolite and Andradite Optical Properties


Andradite and Elaeolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy   
Adamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.06   
7

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.88-1.94   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.057   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Elaeolite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite 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, Elaeolite is Not Available while Elaeolite is Not Available in appearance.

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