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Pezzotaite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Star Ruby and Pezzotaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.60-1.61  
1.757-1.780  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.007-0.010  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Pezzotaite and Star Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Pezzotaite 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, Pezzotaite is while Pezzotaite is in appearance.

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