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Jasper and Rhodolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5401.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Jasper and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Rhodolite 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.