Rhodizite and Pearl Optical Properties

Rhodizite

Pearl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent, Opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.684-1.6941.52-1.66

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.156

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Translucent

Rhodizite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodizite and Pearl 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.