×

Danburite
Danburite

Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite



ADD
Compare
X
Danburite
X
Rhodochrosite

Danburite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0060.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent to nearly opaque

Danburite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

Danburite and Rhodochrosite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Danburite 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 Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

Danburite and Rhodochrosite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Danburite 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, Danburite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Danburite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.