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Sinhalite and Jadeite Optical Properties


Jadeite and Sinhalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.665-1.712   
1.652-1.688   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.036-0.042   
0.013-0.020   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

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Sinhalite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

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Sinhalite and Jadeite Transparency

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

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