Brucite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Brucite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

Transparent to nearly opaque

Brucite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Rhodochrosite 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, Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue while Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue in appearance.