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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Grandidierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
visible
1.3 Dispersion
0.03NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.578-1.639
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.037-0.039
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Transvaal Jade and Grandidierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Grandidierite 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.