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Jadeite and Norbergite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.563-1.593
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.013-0.020Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Jadeite and Norbergite Optic Character

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

Jadeite and Norbergite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jadeite and Norbergite 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.