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Jasper
Jasper

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Jasper and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

1.540-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Jasper and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Dendrite crystal 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.