×

Grossular Garnet
Grossular Garnet

Andalusite
Andalusite



ADD
Compare
X
Grossular Garnet
X
Andalusite

Grossular Garnet and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.738-1.7451.627-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Grossular Garnet and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Grossular Garnet and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Grossular Garnet 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, Grossular Garnet is Transparent while Grossular Garnet is Transparent in appearance.