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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Emerald Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
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-9999
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-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.565-1.602
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Hexagonal
0.0040-0.0070
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Transvaal Jade and Emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Emerald 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.