Rhodizite and Fayalite Optical Properties

Rhodizite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Faint

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.684-1.6941.827-1.879

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.042-0.051

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

TransparentAnthony et al

Rhodizite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodizite and Fayalite 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.