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Rhodizite and Rhodolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.684-1.6941.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rhodizite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodizite and Rhodolite 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.