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Chrysoprase and Adamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.708-1.722
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0040.031-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Chrysoprase and Adamite Optic Character

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

Chrysoprase and Adamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysoprase and Adamite 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, Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque while Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque in appearance.