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Alunite and Rhodolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5721.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0200.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Alunite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Alunite and Rhodolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Rhodolite 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, Alunite is Not Available while Alunite is Not Available in appearance.