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Serandite
Serandite

Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade



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Serandite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Greasy
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0.01
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1.672-1.708
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0.036
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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0.03
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-9999
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-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Serandite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Serandite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serandite 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, Serandite is while Serandite is in appearance.