Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Falcons Eye

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

None0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.534-1.540Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemstones of the world (2001)

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade 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 Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade 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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Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Falcons Eye and Transvaal Jade 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, Falcons Eye is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Falcons Eye is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.