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Pearl and Jadeite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
-
0.03
Translucent, Opaque
1.52-1.66
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Orthorhombic
0.156
Translucent
 
Pearly
-
0.01
Translucent
1.652-1.688
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monoclinic
0.013-0.020
Translucent

Pearl and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Pearl and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pearl and Jadeite 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, Pearl is while Pearl is in appearance.