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Unakite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NA0.03
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Unakite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Unakite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Unakite and Transvaal Jade 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, Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.