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Papagoite

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Papagoite and Ruby Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Strong: purplish-red
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.762-1.778
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0650.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Papagoite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Papagoite and Ruby Transparency

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