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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade
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Hibonite
Hibonite
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Transvaal Jade and Hibonite 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
O = brownish gray; E = gray
0.02
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1.79-1.807
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Hexagonal
-9999
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Transvaal Jade and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Transvaal Jade and Hibonite 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.