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Zultanite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
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strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.68-1.75
1.627-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.009-0.010
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Zultanite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zultanite 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, Zultanite is Not Available while Zultanite is Not Available in appearance.

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