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Grandidierite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
visible
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.639Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.037-0.039Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Grandidierite and Orbicular jasper Optic Character

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

Grandidierite and Orbicular jasper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Grandidierite and Orbicular 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, Grandidierite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Grandidierite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.