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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

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Andalusite



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Seraphinite and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Seraphinite and Andalusite Optic Character

Seraphinite and Andalusite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Seraphinite and Andalusite Transparency

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