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Schorlomite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
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1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.03
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.94-1.98
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Schorlomite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Schorlomite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Transvaal 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, Schorlomite is Translucent while Schorlomite is Translucent in appearance.