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Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal

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Matrix Opal and Verdite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

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Extreme

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Matrix Opal and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Verdite 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.