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Sarcopside and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.670-1.7341.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sarcopside and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Sarcopside and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside 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, Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al while Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.