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Esperite and Andesine Optical Properties


Andesine and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.70   
2

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774   
1.543-1.564   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.012   
0.007-0.011   

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al   
Transparent   

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Esperite and Andesine Optic Character

Esperite and Andesine optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Esperite and Andesine 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 Esperite and Andesine 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. Andesine has Biaxial/+ character.

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Esperite and Andesine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Andesine 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.

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