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Matrix Opal and Titanite Optical Properties


Titanite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Subadamantine, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.05  
26

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52  
1.885-1.990  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.105-0.135  

Clarity
-  
-  

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Matrix Opal and Titanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Titanite 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 while Matrix Opal is in appearance.

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