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Ametrine
Ametrine

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Ametrine and Jade Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.600-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0090.020-0.027
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Ametrine and Jade Optic Character

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

Ametrine and Jade Transparency

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