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Violane and Nephrite Optical Properties


Nephrite and Violane Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Greasy  

Pleochroism
-  
None  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.668-1.703  
1.600-1.627  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.024-0.030  
0.027  

Clarity
Translucent  
Translucent  

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Violane and Nephrite Optic Character

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

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Violane and Nephrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Violane and Nephrite 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, Violane is Translucent while Violane is Translucent in appearance.

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