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Childrenite
Childrenite

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Childrenite and Ruby Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Strong: purplish-red
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.762-1.778
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Childrenite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Childrenite and Ruby Transparency

Similar to their colors, Childrenite 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.