Vishnevite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Vishnevite

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.490-1.507Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.012Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Vishnevite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

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Vishnevite and Transvaal Jade Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite 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, Vishnevite is Not Available while Vishnevite is Not Available in appearance.