Microcline and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Microcline

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

WeakMichael OâDonoghue

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.514-1.539Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Microcline and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

Microcline and Transvaal Jade optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Microcline and Transvaal Jade 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 Microcline and Transvaal Jade 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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Microcline and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microcline and Transvaal Jade 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, Microcline is Translucent while Microcline is Translucent in appearance.