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Jasper and Nepouite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Opaque
1.540
-
Trigonal
-9999
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
 
Waxy, Pearly
Weak
0.03
-
1.600-1.630
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Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Jasper and Nepouite Optic Character

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

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