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Jasper and Rubellite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
None0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5401.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Jasper and Rubellite Optic Character

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

Jasper and Rubellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jasper and Rubellite 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, Jasper is Opaque while Jasper is Opaque in appearance.