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Ametrine
Ametrine

Star Ruby
Star Ruby



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Ametrine and Star Ruby Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent
1.544-1.553
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Trigonal
0.009
Transparent
 
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-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.757-1.780
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-
0.007-0.010
Transparent

Ametrine and Star Ruby Optic Character

Ametrine and Star Ruby optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ametrine Vs Star Ruby 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 Ametrine and Star Ruby 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.

Ametrine and Star Ruby Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine and Star Ruby 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, Ametrine is while Ametrine is in appearance.