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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Andesine



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Zinnwaldite and Andesine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
-
1.565-1.625
-
monoclinic
0.040-0.050
-
 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.70
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.543-1.564
Biaxial/+
Triclinic
0.007-0.011
Transparent

Zinnwaldite and Andesine Optic Character

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

Zinnwaldite and Andesine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Andesine 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, Zinnwaldite is while Zinnwaldite is in appearance.