Ammolite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Ammolite

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky, Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.520-1.670Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.135-0.145Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Ammolite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

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Ammolite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

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