×

Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

Amblygonite
Amblygonite



ADD
Compare
X
Rhodochrosite
X
Amblygonite

Rhodochrosite and Amblygonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
weak to none
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.601.578-1.646
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.020-0.030
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rhodochrosite and Amblygonite Optic Character

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

Rhodochrosite and Amblygonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite and Amblygonite 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.