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Fuchsite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.552-1.618
1.88-1.94
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.057
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Fuchsite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Fuchsite and Andradite Transparency

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