Optical Properties of Andean Opal

Andean Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

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1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

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1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Andean Opal Luster

Optical Properties of Andean Opal are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Andean Opal optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Andean Opal luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Andean Opal which is commonly found in Blue color, is Transparent in nature.

Blue Gemstones

Anhydrite

Anyolite

Apatite

Aquamarine

Azurite

Azurmalachite

Andean Opal Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Andean Opal crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Andean Opal.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. So if you are searching for prominent Blue Gemstones, Andean Opal gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.