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Jasper and Turquoise Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5401.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Jasper and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Turquoise 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.