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Jasper and Mimetite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5402.106-2.263
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Jasper and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Mimetite 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.