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Johachidolite and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Johachidolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.717-1.724  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.007  
0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Johachidolite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite 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, Johachidolite is Transparent and Translucent while Johachidolite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.

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