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Jacobsite and Magnesite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.509-1.720
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.191
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Jacobsite and Magnesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jacobsite and Magnesite 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.