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Londonite
Londonite

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Rhodochrosite



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Londonite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to nearly opaque

Londonite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Londonite and Rhodochrosite Transparency

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