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Thaumasite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.03
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.467-1.505
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.038
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Thaumasite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Thaumasite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

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

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