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Pyromorphite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.042-2.059
1.627-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010
0.009-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Pyromorphite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Andalusite Transparency

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

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