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Gypsum and Jadeite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.521-1.531
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monoclinic
0.010
Transparent
 
Pearly
-
0.01
Translucent
1.652-1.688
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monoclinic
0.013-0.020
Translucent

Gypsum and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Gypsum and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gypsum 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, Gypsum is while Gypsum is in appearance.