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Cobaltite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent to nearly opaque

Cobaltite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Cobaltite and Rhodochrosite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cobaltite 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, Cobaltite is Gems while Cobaltite is Gems in appearance.