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Jacobsite and Brookite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.583-2.741
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.117
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Jacobsite and Brookite Optic Character

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

Jacobsite and Brookite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jacobsite and Brookite 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, Jacobsite is Translucent while Jacobsite is Translucent in appearance.