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Topazolite
Topazolite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Topazolite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.888-1.889
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to opaque

Topazolite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

Topazolite and Andradite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Andradite Garnet 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, Topazolite is Transparent while Topazolite is Transparent in appearance.