Padparadscha and Andean Opal Optical Properties

Padparadscha

Andean Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.757-1.780Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Padparadscha and Andean Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Andean Opal 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, Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent while Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.