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Jet and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy
-
0.01
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1.640-1.680
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-
-9999
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Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.606-1.649
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monoclinic
-9999
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Jet and Edenite Optic Character

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

Jet and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jet and Edenite 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, Jet is while Jet is in appearance.