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Corundum and Jadeite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent

Corundum and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Corundum and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Corundum 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, Corundum is Translucent and Transparent while Corundum is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.