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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Bixbite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Transvaal Jade and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Transvaal Jade and Bixbite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Bixbite 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 while Transvaal Jade is in appearance.