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Rhodochrosite and Adamite Optical Properties


Adamite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.708-1.722   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.031-0.050   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent   

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Rhodochrosite and Adamite Optic Character

Rhodochrosite and Adamite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rhodochrosite and Adamite 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 Rhodochrosite and Adamite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Rhodochrosite and Adamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite and Adamite 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, Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque while Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque in appearance.

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