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Viridine and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.629-1.660
1.627-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.013
0.009-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Viridine and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Viridine and Andalusite Transparency

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

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