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Rhodizite and Elbaite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.2 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.4 Pleochroism
Not Available
Pale green
1.5 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.6 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
1.7 Refractive Index
1.684-1.6941.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.8 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.10 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.11 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Rhodizite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

Rhodizite and Elbaite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodizite and Elbaite 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.