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Chambersite
Chambersite

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Chambersite and Rubellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7451.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.0120.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Chambersite and Rubellite Optic Character

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

Chambersite and Rubellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Rubellite 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, Chambersite is while Chambersite is in appearance.