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Orbicular jasper
Orbicular jasper

Aragonite
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Orbicular jasper and Aragonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Resinous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.17
Transparent, Translucent
1.525-1.686
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Orthorhombic
0.155
Transparent

Orbicular jasper and Aragonite Optic Character

Orbicular jasper and Aragonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Orbicular jasper Vs Aragonite 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 Orbicular jasper and Aragonite 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.

Orbicular jasper and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Orbicular jasper and Aragonite 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, Orbicular jasper is while Orbicular jasper is in appearance.