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Jadeite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties


Fluorapatite and Jadeite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Weak to strong if coloreD   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.652-1.688   
1.631-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.013-0.020   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Jadeite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jadeite and Fluorapatite 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, Jadeite is Translucent while Jadeite is Translucent in appearance.

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