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Jadeite and Trinitite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.652-1.688-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.013-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Jadeite and Trinitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jadeite and Trinitite 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.