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Transvaal Jade and Ammolite Optical Properties


Ammolite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Silky, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
0.03   
15
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.520-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.135-0.145   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Not Available   

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Transvaal Jade and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Ammolite 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, Transvaal Jade is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Transvaal Jade is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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