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Sphalerite
Sphalerite

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Sphalerite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.160.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.368-2.3711.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Sphalerite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Sphalerite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sphalerite and Andradite 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, Sphalerite is Translucent and Transparent while Sphalerite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.