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Jadeite and Parisite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.652-1.6881.671-1.771
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.013-0.0200.099-0.100
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Jadeite and Parisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jadeite and Parisite 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.