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Matrix Opal and Gahnospinel Optical Properties


Gahnospinel and Matrix Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.735-1.790   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Isometric   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Matrix Opal and Gahnospinel Optic Character

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

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Matrix Opal and Gahnospinel Transparency

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Gahnospinel 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.

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