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Geodes and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.60
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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0.208-0.220
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent to nearly opaque

Geodes and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Geodes and Rhodochrosite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Geodes 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, Geodes is Not Available while Geodes is Not Available in appearance.