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Iddingsite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Star Ruby and Iddingsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.757-1.780   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Iddingsite and Star Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Iddingsite and Star 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, Iddingsite is Not Available while Iddingsite is Not Available in appearance.

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