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Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Matrix Opal and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.460-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Matrix Opal and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Chrysocolla 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, Matrix Opal is Not Available while Matrix Opal is Not Available in appearance.