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Polyhalite and Jadeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.546-1.5481.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0210.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Polyhalite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.