Scapolite and Jade Optical Properties

Scapolite

Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

0.02None

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.540-1.5791.600-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.006-0.0370.020-0.027

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Translucent

Scapolite and Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Scapolite and 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, Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scapolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.