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Ceylonite
Ceylonite

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Ceylonite and Ruby Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Absent
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.770-1.780
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Adamantine
Strong: purplish-red
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.762-1.778
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Trigonal
0.008
Transparent

Ceylonite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Ceylonite and Ruby Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ceylonite and 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, Ceylonite is while Ceylonite is in appearance.