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Violane and Andradite Optical Properties


Andradite and Violane Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Adamantine, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.06  
23

Transparency
Translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.668-1.703  
1.88-1.94  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.024-0.030  
0.057  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

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Violane and Andradite Optic Character

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

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Violane and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Violane 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, Violane is Translucent while Violane is Translucent in appearance.

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