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Xonotlite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.581-1.5931.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Xonotlite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite 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, Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) while Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) in appearance.