Copper and Jet Optical Properties

Copper

Jet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.640-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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Copper and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Copper and Jet 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, Copper is Not Available while Copper is Not Available in appearance.