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Jasper and Ammonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.540Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Jasper and Ammonite Optic Character

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

Jasper and Ammonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Ammonite 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, Jasper is Opaque while Jasper is Opaque in appearance.