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Crystal Opal and Jasper Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.370-1.
1.540
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Crystal Opal and Jasper Optic Character

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

Crystal Opal and Jasper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crystal Opal and Jasper 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, Crystal Opal is Transparent while Crystal Opal is Transparent in appearance.