Vivianite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Vivianite

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.560-1.640Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.054-0.075Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Vivianite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vivianite 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, Vivianite is Transparent while Vivianite is Transparent in appearance.