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Sarcopside and Nephrite Optical Properties


Nephrite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy  
Vitreous, Greasy  

Pleochroism
-  
None  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734  
1.600-1.627  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.027  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Translucent  

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Sarcopside and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside and Nephrite 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, Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al while Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.

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