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Girasol and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Girasol Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Girasol and Ruby Optic Character

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

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Girasol and Ruby Transparency

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

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