Rhodizite and Dravite Optical Properties

Rhodizite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Very strong: pale yellow colorless

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.684-1.6941.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.032

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Rhodizite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodizite and Dravite 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, Rhodizite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Rhodizite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.