Astrophyllite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Astrophyllite

Transvaal Jade

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.758Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.050Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Astrophyllite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Compare Green Gemstones

Astrophyllite Vs Black Opal

Astrophyllite Vs Bloodstone Heliotrope

Astrophyllite Vs Blue John

Astrophyllite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite 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, Astrophyllite is Translucent while Astrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.