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Willemite and Jadeite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.687-1.7231.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Willemite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Willemite and Jadeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Willemite and Jadeite 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, Willemite is Translucent and Transparent while Willemite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.