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Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal

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Matrix Opal and Zircon Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.810-2.024
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.047-0.055
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Matrix Opal and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Matrix Opal and Zircon 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.