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Sogdianite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.608
1.627-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.002
0.009-0.010
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Sogdianite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Sogdianite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sogdianite 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, Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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