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Umbalite and Jasper Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Umbalite and Jasper Optic Character

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

Umbalite and Jasper Transparency

Similar to their colors, Umbalite and Jasper 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, Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org while Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org in appearance.