Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Optical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Jadeite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green

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1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.746-1.7631.652-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0130.013-0.020

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Optic Character

Chrysoberyl and Jadeite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Chrysoberyl and Jadeite 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 Chrysoberyl and Jadeite 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. Chrysoberyl has Biaxial/+ character.

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Chrysoberyl and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysoberyl and Jadeite 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, Chrysoberyl is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Chrysoberyl is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.