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Azure malachite and Jasper Optical Properties


Jasper and Azure malachite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.540   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Azure malachite and Jasper Optic Character

Azure malachite and Jasper optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Azure malachite and Jasper 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 Azure malachite and Jasper 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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Azure malachite and Jasper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Azure malachite and Jasper 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, Azure malachite is Not Available while Azure malachite is Not Available in appearance.

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