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Matrix Opal and Sapphire Optical Properties


Sapphire and Matrix Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Strong   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Matrix Opal and Sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Sapphire 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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