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Clinozoisite
Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Ruby Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas
Strong: purplish-red

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.670-1.7341.762-1.778
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.006-0.0110.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Clinozoisite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Clinozoisite and Ruby Transparency

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