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Magnetite and Jadeite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.200.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

2.421.652-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.013-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Magnetite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Magnetite and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Jadeite 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, Magnetite is while Magnetite is in appearance.