Jasper and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Jasper

Moss Agate

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NoneNone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Opaque

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5401.530-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.004

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Jasper and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

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Jasper and Moss Agate Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Moss Agate 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.