Transvaal Jade and Anyolite Optical Properties

Transvaal Jade

Anyolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

0.03NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.695

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Transvaal Jade and Anyolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Anyolite 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.