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Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index

1.522-1.530-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.008-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amazonite and Transvaal Jade 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, Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.