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Chrysocolla and Jadeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent

Chrysocolla and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Chrysocolla and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla 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, Chrysocolla is Opaque while Chrysocolla is Opaque in appearance.