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Jadeite and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6882.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Jadeite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jadeite and Zincite 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.