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Transparency
is the degree to which light passes through a material so that objects
are visible through it To view
in this section the 5 Grade. . |
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Term
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Detail
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1.
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Transparent
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Objects
can be seen clear through the stone.
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2.
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Semitransparent
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Objects
cannot be seen clear, look blurry through the stone.
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3.
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Translucent
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Objects
are difficult to see through the stone, it is like a shadow image.
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4.
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Semi-Translucent
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Only
a small fraction of light, near the edges is able to pass through the
stone.
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5.
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Opaque
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No light can pass through the stone. All light reflects
from the surface cannot enter the stone.
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Grade
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Material
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Price
range
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To
1
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Transparent
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Gem
quality, Upper commercial and commercial grade
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Top
to medium
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To
2
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Semitransparent
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Medium
to lower grade (with some exemption Jade, top quality cabochons, must
have good color to).
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Medium
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To
3
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Translucent
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Cabochon
material, milky gems, heavy included gem material, to much saturated
material
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Medium
to lower
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To
4
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Semi-Translucent
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Some
rocks, some Cabochon, most black and some black-blue gemstones.
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Lower
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To
5
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Opaque
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Most
rocks, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, some black gemstones.
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Lower
to lowest
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